OP, you're a legend.
I could hug you if I were in front of you IRL right now.
A lot of people would have just left it, you were a gentleman however. I wish there were more compassionate people like you out there.
It is actually refreshing to see this many people give a damn, definitely in direct contrast to
another mouse thread where someone was having a bit of a pest problem. You'd see some people in there post about how they use glue traps (most inhumane form of animal trapping and should be banned), and all sorts of nasty inhumane stuff. So I'm very happy that these sort of people are in the
minority here. Compassionate people actually caring, regardless if it's a mouse, a rat, a squirrel, whatever.,, it's great to see!
Chin up, you tried your best and you united people together for something noble, probably even changed the minds of a few to a more positive outlook. I hope your next animal endeavour has a happier ending. :)